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As GDC 2026 opens in San Francisco on March 9, a growing number of international game developers are boycotting the event over fears of U.S. immigration enforcement, ICE activity, and policies targeting transgender travelers. A GDC survey found 31% of international developers have cancelled travel plans, with the figure rising to 47% among LGBTQ+ workers—raising fundamental questions about whether the United States can remain the center of the global gaming industry.